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Relevant Minutes from The Environment, Transport and Sustainability Meeting 26 November 2019

45.20 Councillor West expressed his disappointment that a letter to the committee from Councillor Osborne had not been accepted as late. Councillor West stated that a number of residents had reported health effects relating to the fire and one had been taken to hospital. Councillor West stated that communication with residents on the night of the fire was not effective and many had to rely upon social media for information and updates that was not suitable in the circumstance. Councillor West added that it had been left to the residents of Nettleton & Dudeney blocks to organise a public meeting and there had been no attempt by the council or Veolia to do so. Councillor West noted that there had been two fires in two years at the site and this raised serious questions about whether the site should be located in Hollingdean, in a residential area.

45.21 On behalf of the Green Group, Councillor West moved a motion to call for an officer report on the matters raised in the deputation.

45.22 Councillor Lloyd formally seconded the motion.

45.23 Councillor Wares stated he believed it would be worth doublechecking that the Waste Transfer site was in the correct location and therefore, would agree to the motion proposed by Councillor West. Councillor Wares stated that review should be undertaken by an independent agent to Veolia and the council and assess the correct procedures and plans were in place and the response effective. Councillor Wares asked when the committee might expect to receive a report.

45.24 The Chair replied that there were other partners involved so it would therefore, take some time to gather the relevant information and submit a report to committee.

45.25 Councillor West stated that whilst he understood there were other partners involved, the matter was an urgent one.

45.26 The Chair replied that she was very aware of the urgency and whilst there was insufficient time to prepare a report to the next meeting, a report would be received by one the meetings following that."